What can you do with Meta Quest 2? Introducing basic usage, recommended apps, and useful functions!

Meta (formerly Facebook) VR headset "Meta Quest 2 (formerly: Oculus Quest 2)" that became familiar in TV commercials. However, there are many people who do not know what they can do with commercials alone.

This time, I have summarized the basic information of "Meta Quest 2" and what you can actually do for those who want to use it but can not think of its use.

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What is Meta Quest 2 in the first place? What can i do? What do you need to experience? Where can i buy it? Which accessories should I buy together? The tutorial is enough for the setting! What is the recommended app you want to try first?For intermediate users: Let's master it once you get used to Meta Quest 2 For intermediate users: Let's play VR for PC by connecting to a PC For advanced users: Deep usage of Meta Quest 2 Summary

What is Meta Quest 2 in the first place?

Meta Quest 2 is an integrated VR headset developed by Meta. Released on October 13, 2020, the 128GB model is priced at 37,180 yen and the 256GB model is priced at 49,280 yen (both including tax).

Since it is an integrated type, it works with the headset alone without connecting it to a PC or smartphone with a cable. In addition, it is characterized by being able to move freely back and forth and left and right while wearing a headset, and being able to interact in VR. Therefore, you can experience a strong immersive feeling as if you were really in the virtual space.

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It weighs about 503g (* including headband, measured value), so even if you put it on your head, you should not feel a strong sense of discomfort. If you attach a "glasses spacer" to the rubber band part, you can wear it even with your own glasses on (please check the official website for compatible sizes).

With two controllers, it plays the role of both hands in the virtual space. If you change the setting, you can also use a function called "hand tracking" that allows you to move both hands without a controller.

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What can i do?

game

With Meta Quest 2, you can play various VR games. We have a wide range of genres such as action games, rhythm games, horror games, and puzzle games.

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Recently, the number of cases of porting old masterpieces to VR is increasing, and in 2021, the VR version of "Resident Evil 4" will be released. It became a big topic such as receiving "Best VR / AR" at "The Game Awards 2021".

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Watch videos and live concerts

Meta Quest 2 is very suitable for watching videos. You can watch not only 360-degree videos produced for VR, but also normal images, but the movies you see in VR are a bit different, and you can watch them on a big screen like a movie theater. The images you see on a screen of 100 inches or more are impressive.

It also works even if you lie on your back with the main unit attached, so you can enjoy it while lying down on the bed. It supports a wide range of services such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and DMM. There are also live distribution services such as VARK, so you can enjoy live performances of VTuber and artists at home.

Fitness

VR apps that move the whole body consume high calories, and cases of actually losing weight have been reported. Many VR apps for boxing and dancing have been released, and they are also suitable for fitness applications.

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Furthermore, if you use a function called "Oculus Move", you can measure the amount of exercise while using the VR headset, estimate the calorie consumption and record the exercise time.

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Communication with Metaverse

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Meta Quest 2 has a lot of ways to participate in the much talked about Metaverse. Meta Quest 2 is compatible with "VR Chat", "cluster", "Rec Room", etc., and you can wear an avatar in various virtual spaces and talk with your friends.

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And Meta's Metaverse "Horizon Worlds" is also available from Meta Quest 2. However, it is currently only available in the US and Canada, and its release in Japan is undecided.

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It also has a message function and voice chat function by default.

Office work

With Meta Quest 2, you can also work in VR space.

Meetings can be held in VR using Meta's official collaboration tool "Horizon Workrooms". Not only can you hold meetings with gestures as an avatar, but you can also use a whiteboard to convey your work to the other party with illustrations. You can also operate the PC screen and share the screen via the remote desktop application. Even people who do not have Meta Quest 2 can join by video call.

You can also use the work tool function "Infinite Office". A function to display a Bluetooth-connected keyboard as a camera image in virtual space, a "virtual desk" that tracks the position information of a desk in the real world and makes it recognized as a desk even in VR space, and a "virtual couch" that allows you to bring a chair into virtual space. It has functions that allow you to work while wearing Meta Quest 2.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_bVkbG1ZCo

The "Horizon Workrooms" mentioned above also support the "Virtual Desk" feature. The MacBook Pro also supports remote desktop and in-VR keyboard display, so you can operate the MacBook Pro while wearing Meta Quest 2 and have a meeting while looking at the screen.

There are several collaboration tools besides "Horizon Workrooms". For example, with "Meetin VR", you can freely move around the conference room in the VR space, hold a PDF file in your hand and show it to people, or project it on a large screen, allowing you to perform a wider range of collaboration work.

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What do you need to experience?

What you need in advance

In order to experience Meta Quest 2, there are other things you need besides the main unit.

-Oculus smartphone app is required for the initial setup of smartphone Meta Quest 2. Download the app in advance. After making the initial settings, you can purchase apps in Meta Quest 2, so a smartphone is not required.

-Facebook account Also, since a Facebook account is required for Meta Quest 2 to work, it is recommended to create an account in advance. You can choose later whether to display the name to other users of VR.

Is it okay if the house is not large?

You will not be able to see the surroundings while wearing the headset, so be careful not to hit your body or limbs against furniture, especially while playing VR games. There is a function to switch to the image outside the headset when approaching the outside of the play area, but overconfidence is prohibited. If possible, it is desirable to have enough space so that even if you open your hands, you will not hit anything.

However, in the case of "watching a video while lying down" or "playing a VR game that does not move violently", you can also set to limit the space called "stationary mode".

Where can i buy it?

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08GCM963G

You can purchase it on Amazon. The advantage of this is that you can purchase various accessories as a set, and you can manage the information required when ordering with an account that normally uses Amazon.

Home electronics mass retailer

Meta Quest 2 can also be purchased at home electronics mass retailers and e-commerce sites nationwide. At stores, you may be able to purchase after seeing the actual product at home electronics mass retailers nationwide, such as Yodobashi Camera and Tsukumo, so if you are interested, it is also an ant to visit.

Official site

https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/

Meta Quest 2 can be purchased on the official website. In addition to the main unit, you can also purchase various accessories. Please note that some parts require English input when ordering.

Which accessories should I buy together?

Meta Quest 2 is also full of accessories. In particular, the storage case that allows you to store the main unit and controller together, the "Quest 2 Elite strap" that improves the fit and balance of the center of gravity, and the "Quest 2 Elite strap with battery" that also has an extended charging battery are items that greatly improve usability. is.

As of 2022, we have a wide range of third-party products. Especially when it comes to straps, KIWI design straps and cheero battery kits are easier to use and cheaper than official products. Since various products are on the market, you can also enjoy your own custom.

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The tutorial is enough for the setting!

At first glance, it seems that various settings are required in advance to handle VR, but in the case of Meta Quest 2, if you operate according to the application, the necessary settings are almost completed.

Also, the operation method is explained at the time of initial setup, so there is no problem. You should be able to use it naturally after a simple tutorial of about 10 minutes.

What is the recommended app you want to try first?

Meta Quest 2 has a large lineup of games and apps. Here are just a few of the most recommended ones.

"First Quest"

It is an application that you can learn how to operate Oculsu Quest. Although it is a tutorial, it is completed as one game, and you can master the operation of Meta Quest 2 while playing.

"YouTube VR"

There are several service apps that allow you to watch videos, but it is recommended that you first try "YouTube VR", which can be used for free. You can watch 360-degree videos as well as watch the videos you always watch on the big screen in VR space.

"Beat Saber"

It is a rhythm game that cuts the flowing blocks with a sword of both hands. It is a simple yet exhilarating work that can be said to be the killer title of a VR game. There are also songs by gorgeous artists such as BTS and Lady Gaga, and it is also a point that you can play with your favorite songs. It is also suitable for fitness, and there are many reports that it actually lost weight. It is recommended to play this first.

"Pistol Whip"

"Pistol Whip" is recommended for those who want to experience gun action like the movies "007" and "John Wick". You can shoot enemies hidden in the shadows one after another with a pistol, and the feeling of exhilaration is outstanding. Normally, only one-handed pistols are available, but you can also set it to 2-chome pistol mode, and you should be able to enjoy more splendid gun handling.

"Eleven Table Tennis"

"Eleven Table Tennis" is a classic table tennis game that you can play with Meta Quest 2. It's simple, but it features a physics simulation that is very close to reality. You can also play online, so you can invite your friends and enjoy table tennis as it is at home. Even in times when it is difficult to go out, you will be able to enjoy exercising.

"SUPER HOT VR"

"SUPERHOT VR" cannot be removed as a standard title comparable to "Beat Saber". Under the rule that "when you move, the time around you also moves", it is a game in which you can use various weapons (and your fist) while evading the attacks of the enemies that attack you. The process of thinking about the procedure to defeat the enemy is similar to a puzzle game, but at the same time it also moves the body, so there is also an aspect of an action game. It is a masterpiece full of exhilaration unique to VR, making full use of your head and body.

"ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos"

The VR visual novel "ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos" is recommended for those who like Japanese animation. From the perspective of the main character, this is a large-volume work that "relives" a magnificent story centered on science fiction and Girl Meets Girl. At key points, you can move a giant robot with your own hands and fight against enemies, so you can experience as if you were the main character of the anime.

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"VARK"

"VARK" is recommended for those who want to see live performances by artists such as VTuber. Various VR live performances are held regularly, and you can watch the performances of your favorite artists in the front row. Recently, a "WORLD function" has also been added, enabling communication such as discussing live impressions via avatars.

For intermediate users: Let's master it once you get used to Meta Quest 2.

After playing some apps and games and getting to know the operation and fun of VR, you are already a VR user. Quest 2 has various settings and functions, so if you try it out, you should be able to enjoy it even more.

How to download the "App Lab" app

"App Lab" is a feature that allows developers to distribute apps outside the Oculus store, allowing them to experience experimental titles that are not yet in the store. Apps released via "App Lab" will not appear in the store, but you can search by app name or install via URL. Apps such as "Yurucamp △ VIRTUAL CAMP" and "Wolf and Spice VR2" have been released.

Hand tracking

Meta Quest 2 supports hand tracking. If you turn on the function, you can perform various operations in the VR space using your fingertips instead of the controller. The setting method is as follows.

Hand tracking is compatible with the home space (including the browser) and some VR apps, and the number of compatible apps is gradually increasing.

Change the background

The Japanese-style room is displayed in the home space, but this can also be changed. Let's select "Virtual Environment" in "Settings". You can choose your favorite space, from a Japanese-style inn-like space or a cyberpunk space to a pass-through reflection of the surrounding real world.

120Hz mode

The latest update adds a mode to set the refresh rate limit to 120Hz. At 120Hz, you will be able to experience VR even more smoothly. It also allows you to see fast-moving objects "more accurately".

This can be set by enabling "120Hz refresh rate" from "Test settings" in "Settings". At the time of writing this article, the following apps support 120Hz mode.

For intermediate users: Let's connect to a PC and play VR for PC

Oculus Link

Meta Quest 2 can connect to a PC by using a function called "Oculus Link" and experience higher quality PCVR content. In addition to experiencing the contents lined up in Oculus's PC store, you can play various VR games distributed on Steam.

You need a gaming PC that meets the specifications, but you can play overwhelmingly abundant and high-quality VR games, so there is no doubt that you will be even more addicted to VR.

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To use it, install the Oculus official app for PC on the PC side, and then connect the PC and Meta Quest 2 with a USB3.0 cable. An official product called "Oculus Link Cable" is also available as a cable for connection, but you can use a third-party cable without any problems, so you can use it as you like.

The recommended specifications of the PC are as follows.

Oculus Air Link

A function called "Oculus Air Link" that connects your PC and Meta Quest 2 wirelessly has also been added. You don't need to connect with a cable like "Oculus Link", and you can play higher quality PCVR content in a more comfortable state. It is currently valid if you turn on the setting from the "test function".

In terms of use, in addition to the environment equivalent to "Oculus Link", "Wi-Fi band is 5GHz (ac or ax)" "PC and Wi-Fi router are connected by LAN cable (wired connection) There is an additional requirement such as "that". In addition, there are more detailed precautions than "Oculus Link" such as the distance from the router and the installation location of the router.

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For advanced users: Deep usage of Meta Quest 2

Meta Quest 2 can be used even more deeply by combining it with various devices. Once you get used to using Meta Quest 2, here are some options that you should definitely try.

Let's display your body with MR shooting

By combining it with a smartphone, you can perform "MR shooting" that allows you to shoot images of people in a virtual space. Some settings are required, but shooting is possible only with a smartphone and Meta Quest 2. It's pretty easy for MR shooting, so if you want to make a video such as "I actually tried Beat Saber" that you can see on YouTube shorts, try the following article as a reference.

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Play VR games sold on Steam

By connecting Meta Quest 2 to a PC, it is also possible to play VR content compatible with "Steam VR" that runs on the PC. There are two ways.

One is to use "Oculus Link" or "Oculus Air Link" as mentioned above. It's a surefire way to use official features. However, the required specifications for "Oculus Air Link" are strict.

The other is to use an app called "Virtual Desktop". Originally it is an application for displaying the screen on the PC side on the VR headset and playing desktop work and PC games, but it can also be used for SteamVR. Some preparation is required, but the required specifications for wireless operation are lower than "Oculus Air Link". It is a good idea to use them properly according to your environment.

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Jump into the Metaverse with full tracking

If you connect to a PC with "Oculus Link" etc., you can access various metaverses running on the PC. When linking with a PC, there is an advantage that it can be used with devices other than Meta Quest 2.

Especially recommended is cooperation with full tracking devices such as "Haritora X". You can enjoy a wider range of physical communication by linking the movements of the whole body on the Metaverse without installing an external sensor. The equipment is easy and inexpensive, so it is ideal for getting started with a full tracking environment. The entrance to "VR Chat" etc. is waiting for you to get hooked deeper.

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summary

With the VR headset Meta Quest 2, new VR games and apps are still being announced, and the range of things you can experience continues to expand. The out-of-store app distribution system "App Lab" distributes more than twice as many apps as the official store. If you look for it, you should be able to find the content that suits you best.

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Written by: Kazura Asada